Digital Theater Systems, Inc. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-SL50 and STR-SL40. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-SL40 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 5 Antenna hookups ... 6 Video component hookups ... 7 Digital component hookups ... 8 Other hookups ... 9 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups ...
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 6 (27) DVD (indicator) 3 (17) INPUT SELECTOR 8 (17, 24) IR (receptor) 7 (30, 36) MASTER VOLUME 9 (17, 35) MUTING qs (13, 17, 35)
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – E are required when you hook up the components (pages 7–8). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord (not supplied)
Antenna hookups ANTENNA COAXIAL OPT IN TV/SAT Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Video component hookups ANTENNA COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN TV/SAT DVD player VIDEO OUT INPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO WOOFER TV/SAT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Satellite tuner TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT...
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Other hookups FRONT R CENTER – – – SURR R Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 10). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit. Required cords/plugs/wrench A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO VIDEO WOOFER...
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Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm and insert the speaker cords securely to the back of the speaker plug. Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted according to its polarity: + to + and – to –. Otherwise, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Speaker system hookups (continued) To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and...
You cannot change the configuration if you select “MICRO SP.”. The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select “MICRO SP.”. Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain...
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Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Sub woofer selection ( • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
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Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker placement ( PL. XXXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone. You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Press MASTER VOL +/– or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Note The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter.
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
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Selecting a sound field (continued) About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays DIGITAL DTS PRO LOGIC II 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. 3 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES”...
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters.
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Dynamic range compressor COMP. XXX) D. RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “OFF”.
Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 6). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy.
If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want.
Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 24) or Automatic Tuning (page 25). Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs...
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. After pressing ALT (page 33), press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF The display dims after you have specified the...
Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. When used with media other than CD or DVD, you may experience noise.
Remote button description TV ?/1 AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO TUNER ; PL/PL A.F.D. SOUND BI-LING FM MODE D.TUNING FIELD AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE PRESET/ TIME SWAP JUMP CH/D.SKIP MEMORY SHIFT > 0/10 >10/11 ENTER/12 TUNING DISC CLEAR SEARCH MODE TOP MENU/ MUTING AV MENU...
Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/ (Press tuner/ AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 DVD player at the same time) 1–9 and Receiver 0/10 CD player TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner >10/11...
Remote Change remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Notes • The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
Tuner (this receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Tuner (Component tuner) * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
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If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of area code CEL only. Clearing the receiver’s memory To clear...
Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code CEL Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) 25 W + 25 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) FRONT CENTER SURR : 35 W/ch Models of area code CN...
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General Power requirements Area code Power consumption Area code CEL, CN Power consumption (during standby mode) Dimensions (w/h/d) STR-SL50: STR-SL40: Mass (Approx.) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U40 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and V/v/B/b button. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN Press V or v to select MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL...
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields. 2CH ST. A.F.D. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For EFCT.
天線連接 ANTENNA Ω COAXIAL 天線連接需知 • 為防噪音干擾,請將 AM 環形天線遠離接收 機和其他單片機。 • FM 電線天線一定要完全伸開。 • 連接了 FM 電線天線之后,盡可能讓它保持 水平狀態。 FM 電線天線 (附帶) AM 環形天線 (附帶) AUDIO OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN TV/SAT TV/SAT VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR...
視頻單片機的連接 ANTENNA Ω COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN TV/SAT DVD 播放機 VIDEO OUT INPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO TV/SAT VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUTPUT 衛星調諧器 電視監視器 MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT 錄影機...
其他連接 FRONT R CENTER – – – SURR R 連接 AC 電源線 要將本接收機的 AC 電源線接插到牆上插座 之前,請先把揚聲器系統連接到接收機 (第 10 頁)。 將聲/視頻單片機的 AC 電源線接插到牆上 插座。 FRONT L – – SURR L AC 電源線 至牆上插座...
連接和設置揚聲器系統 連接揚聲器系統 在連接揚聲器之前,請確保須把此機關掉。 需用導線/插頭/扳手 A 揚聲器導線(無附帶) B 單聲道聲頻導線(無附帶) 黑色 有源重低音揚聲器 INPUT AUDIO VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO MONITOR 附加揚聲器導線至揚聲器插頭 在連接揚聲器之前,您必需附加揚聲器導線 (無附帶)至揚聲器插頭(附帶)。 C 揚聲器插頭(附帶) D 六角扳手(附帶) 前揚聲器(右) FRONT R CENTER FRONT L – – – SURR R 環繞聲揚聲器 中央揚聲器 (右) 確保揚聲器插頭截流器處于“接收”位 置。 前揚聲器(左) –...
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CENTER SMALL(小) SURROUND SMALL(小) SUB WOOFER YES(是) 選擇“MICRO SP.”將使您無法更換揚聲器的結 構。 要領 微衛星揚聲器 (MICRO SP.) 的設置被編程以使音 響平衡更為理想。若您使用 Sony 的微衛星揚聲 器,請選擇“MICRO SP.”。 小心 當您使用微衛星揚聲器,而揚聲器尺寸被設置為 “LARGE”時,您可能無法獲取正確的聲階。揚聲 器也可能因為處于高音量而損壞。 指定揚聲器參數 反複按 MAIN MENU(主選單)以選擇 “ SET UP ”(設定)。 按 V 或 v 以選擇所要調整的參數。 按 B 或 b 以選擇所要的設定。...
理器) 技術得以發展“Digital Cinema Sound”(數字影院音響)。在家居影院中, “Digital Cinema Sound”(數字影院音響) 將依據影片導演的偏好模仿理想的影院音響 環境。 x C.ST.EX A-C (影院製作室 EX A-C) D C S • C.ST.EX A 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的“Cary Grant Theater”影 片製作室的音響特質。這是一個標準模式, 可以很好地觀看大多數類型的影片。 • C.ST.EX B 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的 “Kim Novak Theater”影...
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選擇聲場 (續) 關于 Cinema Studio (影院製作室) EX Cinema Studio (影院製作室) EX 包括下列三 個要素: • 虛擬多空間 從單一的實際環繞聲揚聲器製造 5 套虛擬 揚聲器圍繞著聽者。 • 屏幕深度配合 在電影院裡,音響彷彿來自投射在電影屏 幕上的影像的內部。此要素通過將前揚聲 器的音響轉換到屏幕上,在您的聆聽室裡 製造同樣的感覺。 • 影院製作室交混回響 再現電影院獨有的交混回響。 Cinema Studio (影院製作室) EX 是可同時操 作這些元素的綜合模式。 註 • 虛擬揚聲器產生的音響效果可能會在播放信號 裡製造噪音。 • 當聆聽運用虛擬揚聲器的聲場時,您將無法聽 見直接來自于環繞聲揚聲器的聲音。...
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使用無線電廣播數據系統(RDS)(續) 節目類型的說明 節目類型指示 NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M EASY M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION 節目類型指示 PHONE IN TRAVEL 說明 LEISURE 新聞節目 時事焦點課題性節目 JAZZ 提供消費事務,醫療保 COUNTRY 健等廣大領域的節目 NATION M 體育節目...
其他操作 使用睡眠定時器 您可設定接收機在指定的時間自動關閉。 在按了 ALT 之后(第 33 頁),在電源打開 時按 SLEEP。 每按一次按鈕,顯示即如下循環切換: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF(關掉) 指定了時間之后,顯示即變暗淡。 要領 要在接收機關閉之前查看剩餘時間時,請按 ALT 然后按 SLEEP。剩餘時間即出現于顯示器。 用 SET UP 選單進行調整 SET UP 選單可讓您進行下列調整。 反複按 MAIN MENU(主選單)以選擇 “ SET UP ”。 按...
用 SET UP 選單進行調整 (續) x 優先解碼 (DEC. XXXX) 為輸入的數字信號設定適當的解碼。 • PCM 優先模式 (DEC. PCM) 使用它以享受于來自聲頻 CD (PCM) 和 DVD 的播放。當 CD 或 DVD 以外的媒介 使用時,您可能會感受到噪音。若此事發 生,轉換至 AUTO (自動) 模式。 • AUTO (自動)模式 (DEC. AUTO) 使用它以享受于來自聲頻 CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD 和 DTS-LD 聲源的播放。但 是,使用聲頻...
遙控器按鈕說明 TV ?/1 AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO TUNER ; PL/PL A.F.D. SOUND BI-LING FM MODE FIELD D.TUNING ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE PRESET/ TIME SWAP JUMP CH/D.SKIP MEMORY SHIFT > 0/10 >10/11 ENTER/12 TUNING DISC CLEAR SEARCH MODE TOP MENU/ MUTING AV MENU GUIDE...
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衛星調諧器 CD 唱機/ DVD 播放機 ./> 錄影機/ CD 唱機/ DVD 播放機 CD 唱機/ DVD 播放機 錄影機 遙控器 按鈕 功能 關閉接收機和其他 Sony 聲頻/視頻組成 機。 與“SHIFT”按鈕配合 使用以預約電台或調 DISC 入預約的電台並與 “D.TUNING”配合以 直接調諧。 選擇曲號。 0/10 選擇曲號 10。 TOP MENU/ DVD 播放機 選擇頻道號。 GUIDE AV MENU 選擇超過...
使用 MAIN MENU 按鈕的設定一覽表 您可用 MAIN MENU 和 V/v/B/b 按鈕進行各項設定。以下桌表說明這些按鈕可作的各項設 置。 反複按 MAIN MENU 按 V 或 v 以選擇 以選擇 LEVEL BAL. L/R XX CTR XXX dB SUR.L. XXX dB SUR.R. XXX dB S.W. XXX dB COMP. XXX D. RANGE EFCT.
PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT PCM 96K “PCM 96K” 僅為數字輸入信號而出現參數。在此情況下,其它參數則無效。 視信號源或所作的調整而定,這些參數可能不起作用。請參看“調整電平參數”(第 22 頁)的各項目 以獲取詳情。 當選取這些聲場,如果前揚聲器的尺寸被設定為“LARGE” ,則重低音揚聲器將不會輸出聲音。但是,如 果數字輸入信號含有 LFE 信號,聲音即從重低音揚聲器輸出。 Sony Corporation Printed in China < TONE BASS LEVEL CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL >...